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Disputes are one of the major factors negatively affecting the development process of any
nation. They divert resources that could otherwise be used productively; hence, there
appears to be general agreement on their ...

This article reports on the role of metacognitive skills when solving object-oriented
programming problems as part of a case study. The research was constructivist-based
within an interpretivist approach to explore how ...

Competitive intelligence (CI) has long been recognised as a strategic management tool
that could enhance competitiveness. CI is expected to play an essential developmental
role in emerging economies. The need to enhance ...

School education in South Africa has seen much progressive change in the last 20 years.
Yet educational outcomes are poor and many argue that a dual education system exists.
Those with financial and socio-cultural capital ...

It has been shown that teachers are reluctant to use technology despite the South African
(SA) government’s huge expenditure on technological equipment. This might be the
result of teachers being unable to select appropriate ...

The radical reform of potable water services provisioning by means of promulgation of
the Water Services Act 108 of 1997 and the National Water Act 36 of 1998 in South
Africa (SA) started a process of addressing the ...

Introduction: this article reflects on data that emanated from a programme evaluation and focuses on a concept we label ‘distributed-efficacy’. We argue that the process of developing and sustaining ‘distributed-efficacy’ ...

The Living Lab paradigm creates open and inter-disciplinary environments where
participants can interrogate challenges and co-create solutions. A successful Living Lab
context incorporates a clear focus/vision, strong ...

In recent years there was a steady flow of academic studies claiming that the mind or
consciousness can function independently from a working brain. Such research is
presented with great confidence as a scientific ...